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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.23, 1,676.22 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.23, 1,676.22 and 424.72 is: 636.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.23 : 1,676.22 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.23/1,676.22 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.23x = 1,676.22 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.23x = 711,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,921.14/1,118.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.65

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